Orchids depend on a transparent culture pot for vital growth and magnificent flowers. The aerial roots need light to produce the vital chlorophyll. With an adequate planter, the unsightly root network can be decoratively hidden. Read here what the ideal flower pot for orchids should be like.
What should an orchid flower pot be like?
The ideal flower pot for orchids should be at least twice as large as the culture pot, have a water reservoir, no openings in the bottom, and have spacers between the plant pot and the water reservoir. This ensures sufficient light, air and a warm, humid climate without waterlogging.
Important features for best functionality
A standard flower pot is not suitable for orchids because it lacks several important attributes. It is not enough if light continues to reach the aerial roots. It must also be ensured that no waterlogging can form in the planter. Nevertheless, it is desirable to promote a warm, humid microclimate. This is how the ideal flower pot for orchids should be constructed:
- At least twice as big as the transparent culture pot
- Room for excess spray, dip and irrigation water
- No openings in the bottom of the pot
- Spacer between transparent plant pot and water reservoir
When purchasing, take a look inside the flower pot. If there is a small platform for the culture pot, the crucial criterion is met. Water can now accumulate on the ground and ensure a humid climate without the aerial roots becoming waterlogged.
Orchitop – Innovative flower pot for orchids
An Orchitop (€13.00 on Amazon) is not a planter in the traditional sense. Rather, the wall consists of a series of bars sitting close together. Rod thickness and distance are chosen so that the roots are adequately supplied with light and air. The root network remains hidden from the viewer. The coarse orchid soil cannot trickle out of the ingenious flower pot.
The Orchitop stands in a color-coordinated coaster that is filled with expanded clay and catches excess water. The collected water creates a humid rainforest climate locally, which your orchids will greatly appreciate.
Tip
With an orchid planter with a flower box look, you can offer space for several plants at the same time. Made from milky-transparent plastic, various colors are available. With a length of 34.5 cm, a width of 14.5 cm and a height of 15 cm, the clever flower pot variant will make your orchids stand out on the windowsill.
